Qualys Inc. (QLYS) exhibits 82.8% gross margins and 27.5% return on invested capital within Technology (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), balanced against a 35.1x enterprise multiple and 4.8% implied options volatility.
Sustained 82.8% gross profitability converts into 33.2% operating margin and 27.5% ROIC, outpacing sector cost of capital.
ROIC: 27.5% // GM: 82.8%YoY revenue trajectory of +10.1% paired with 3.82% free cash flow yield supports self-funded R&D and capital return.
REV YOY: +10.1% // FCF YLD: 3.82%Altman Z-Score of 10.23 and Piotroski F-Score of 9/9 indicate low near-term refinancing stress.
ALTMAN Z: 10.23 // F-SCORE: 9/9Trading at 40.2x trailing P/E (37.4x Fwd P/E) leaves valuation vulnerable if real 10Y TIPS yields spike.
P/E: 40.2x // EV/EBITDA: 35.1xOptions market prices a ±5.2% implied move with a 0.85 put/call ratio around $207.60 max pain.
IMPL MOVE: ±5.2% // P/C: 0.85Elevated industry capital intensity and customer concentration in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software require continuous execution to defend 29.6% net margins.
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